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Slate: Is It Ethical to Prescribe Placebos?

April 21, 2011February 26, 2014 ChristieLeave a comment

It May Be Fake, but Trust Me—It’ll Work

Slate, March 16, 2011

When is it kosher for doctors to prescribe placebos? It’s a question I explore in this Slate piece. 

 

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New York Times: Should parents give their kids placebos?

March 21, 2011 ChristieLeave a comment

Experts Question Placebo Pill for Children
Should deception play a role in helping a child feel better?
The New York Times, May 27, 2008

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